Georgia

serif
1993

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Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789.,;:?!@#$%^&*()

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Details

Designer
Matthew Carter
Release Year
1993
Category
serif
Description
Designed in 1993 by Matthew Carter and hinted by Thomas Rickner for Microsoft, Georgia is a transitional serif typeface that combines traditional features of rational serif typefaces from the early 19th century with modern design elements. It features a large x-height, thickened strokes, and ball terminals, giving it a unique look that somewhat resembles Clarendon designs from the 19th century. Its figure designs are lower-case, designed to blend into continuous text, making it ideal for small print and computer screens. Georgia's design was influenced by Scotch Roman typefaces from the early 19th century and was publicly released in 1996 as part of Microsoft's core fonts for the web.

Best Use Cases

  • Website and app interfaces
  • Editorial design
  • Corporate branding
  • Print publications

Usage Instructions

Use Georgia for small text on screens, such as body copy in website and app interfaces. Its clear and legible design makes it an excellent choice for editorial design, including print magazines and books. For corporate branding, use Georgia to create a traditional yet modern aesthetic.

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